Checking engine oil... do it yourself..!!!!!

1. Locate dipstick
The dipstick is located on the side of the engine block and is usually very
easy to find, with a distinctively shaped or brightly colored handle.


2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean
Remove the dipstick, catching any drops of oil on a rag, and wipe it clean.
There are markings on the lower end of the stick to indicate whether the oil
level needs to be topped up.


3. Take the oil level reading
Replace the dipstick and push it back down into the sump as far as it will go.
Remove it again, and the level of oil in the oil pan will be clearly visible
on the stick. If the level is below the ‘full’ or topmost mark, then you
should top up the engine to that level with fresh oil.


4. Check condition of oil
If the oil appears very black and dirty, it may have lost some of its
protective and lubricating qualities and may need to be completely changed.
Check the service record or ask the customer when the oil was last changed.


5. Adjust level if necessary
If additional oil is needed, estimate the amount by checking the service
manual guide to the dipstick markings. Unscrew the filler cap at the top of
the engine, and using a funnel to avoid spillage, gently pour the oil into the
engine.


6. Recheck the dipstick level
Replace the oil filler cap, and check the dipstick again to make sure the
level of oil in the engine is now correct.

CDX..